116-057 Intermediate Italian A

Completion of 116-056 Beginners Italian Part 1C and 116-051 Beginners Italian Part 1D, or adequate knowledge of Italian without completion of VCE Italian, or an approved equivalent. Students should consult with departmental advisors prior to enrolment.

This subject is a systematic revision and consolidation of the basic structures of the Italian language. Grammatical explanations will be integrated through regular weekly exercises, oral and written, and in a weekly conversation practice hour, so as to extend the range of vocabulary and improve fluency. A range of audio and audiovisual activities will also provide further opportunities to practice and develop competence in the language. By the end of the first semester, students should have consolidated their knowledge of the basic structures of Italian, acquired the knowledge to compare and contrast features of English and Italian vocabulary and syntax, and attained a reasonable level of competence in written and oral production.

Written tests totalling 3000 words, take-home assignments totalling 1000 words and attendance.

• G Lazzarino & A Moneti, Da Capo: An Italian Review Grammar. 4th ed, Holt Rinehart & Winston.